{
  "id": 17079158,
  "title": "Apple TV’s new crime thriller hailed as ‘impossible to stop watching’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/apple-tvs-new-crime-thriller-hailed-as-impossible-to-stop-watching",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/29/apple-tvs-new-crime-thriller-hailed-as-impossible-to-stop-watching/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple TV has launched a new crime thriller series titled \"Nocturne\" tonight, and early reviews suggest it might become another successful addition to their streaming lineup. The series premieres at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT and features Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham in lead roles. According to The Guardian, Graham's portrayal of a serial killer is particularly captivating, adding to the show's intrigue.\n\nCritics have generally praised the series, though some reports have noted that the initial episodes are somewhat slow-paced. Despite this minor criticism, the overall consensus is that \"Nocturne\" is highly engaging and difficult to stop watching once started. The series centers around Jonah Lynn, a former soldier turned homicide detective, who relocates to a small Pennsylvania town seeking peace. However, the town and his family soon find themselves under threat from the cunning serial killer Jurek Walter, played by Stephen Graham.\n\nAs Jonah Lynn races to save the victims of Jurek, his surrogate daughter, FBI Agent Saga Bauer, also becomes entangled in the dangerous pursuit, leading to a thrilling cat-and-mouse game. Based on Lars Kepler's popular crime novels \"Lazarus\" and \"The Sandman,\" \"Nocturne\" is set to release its first two episodes tonight, with weekly installments continuing until December 25. Apple TV subscribers can enjoy the show for $14.99 per month or take advantage of the Apple One bundle for discounted pricing.",
  "summary": "Apple TV has a new crime thriller premiering tonight— Nocturne —and early reviews indicate it could be another hit series for the streamer. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Nocturne\" crime thriller series premieres on Apple TV.",
    "Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, Stephen Graham star in series.",
    "Critics praise series, note slow-paced early episodes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}